Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Violations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies for poor performance and regulatory violations, urging pilgrims to use only licensed operators.
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Saudi Arabia Bans Entry From Three African Nations Over Ebola
Saudi Arabia has banned entry, including for Umrah pilgrims, from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over an Ebola outbreak, with extra health screening for travellers from four nearby countries.
Smartphone Biometrics Now Central to Umrah Visa Issuance
Saudi Arabia has expanded the Saudi Visa Bio app, letting Umrah pilgrims register fingerprints and facial data from their smartphones and removing the need to visit visa centers in supported countries.
King Salman Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Pilgrims as Royal Guests
King Salman has approved hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries as royal guests at his personal expense, beginning with 250 pilgrims from 16 Asian nations in the first of four phases during 1448 AH.
Umrah 1448 Season Sets Visa, Entry and Departure Deadlines
Saudi Arabia has confirmed the 1448 AH Umrah season calendar, setting March 9, 2027 as the final date for visa issuance, March 23 for pilgrim entry and April 7 for departure, alongside a reduced 30-day visa validity window.
Nusuk App Becomes Central to Umrah With 51 Million Users
The Nusuk platform has become mandatory for Umrah permits and now serves more than 51 million users worldwide, adding crowd alerts, offline access, and a smart pilgrim card.
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Umrah Pilgrims Could Face 50,000 Riyals Fine for Staying Beyond Visa Validity - The Islamic Information
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First group of 250 pilgrims from 16 countries performs Umrah under king’s guests program - Arab News
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Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program Arrive in Makkah, Perform Umrah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
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First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program Heads to Makkah for Umrah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
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Makkah and Madinah: Could the New 2026–2027 Umrah Visa Guide Transform How Millions of Pilgrims Plan Their Journey to Saudi Arabia? - Travel And Tour World
Makkah and Madinah: Could the New 2026–2027 Umrah Visa Guide Transform How Millions of Pilgrims Plan Their Journey to Saudi Arabia? Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia and Wego Launch Integrated Digital Umrah Booking Platform for 2026 Pilgrimage - Nomad Lawyer
Saudi Arabia and Wego Launch Integrated Digital Umrah Booking Platform for 2026 Pilgrimage Nomad Lawyer